Schweiger Vineyards 2005 Merlot

Purchase Schweiger Vineyards 2005 Merlot

The 2005 season was an ideal harvest...never to hot...even consistant temperatures. This allowed us to bring in the fruit at just the right moment, resulting in a full complex Merlot. With the 2005 vintage, we continue our unique tradition of crafting 100% Merlot. The aroma is full of mixed berries and black cherry, with hints of cocoa, cedar, and hazelnut. On the mouth, vibrant fruit shows off a richly layered mid-palate and lingering black fruit finish. 

Technical Information

Varietal Percentage: 100% Merlot.
Age of vines and soil type: 11-20 year old vines planted in deep volcanic soils.
Date picked: 9/25/05.
Harvest Sugar: 24.5 degrees brix.
Fermentation time/Temperature Range: 9 days, 62-93 F.
Fermentation container/maceration: Open fermentation in small containers, punched down twice a day.

Analysis at bottling

Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.58

TA: 6.20
V.A.: 0.052 g/100ml.
R.S.: Dry.

Aging and bottling

Length/type of aging: 22 months in 60 gal Oak barrels: 40% new French Oak, 5% new American Oak, 50% 2 year old French Oak, and 5% 2-4 year old American Oak
Bottled: June 2007.
Approximate lifespan under proper cellar conditions: 15+ years.
Number of cases produced: 260 cases.
Release Date: April, 2009.
Winemaker: Andrew T. Schweiger.

Purchase Schweiger Vineyards 2005 Merlot

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